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DISHWASHER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301
or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com
In Canada, for assistance, installation or service,
call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at
www.whirlpool.ca
LAVE-VAISSELLE
Guide d’utilisation
et d’entretien
Au Canada, pour assistance, installation ou service,
composez le 1-800-807-6777
ou visitez notre site web à
www.whirlpool.ca
Table of Contents/Table des matière
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES DISHWASHER SAFETY .................................................................3 SÉCURITÉ DU LAVE-VAISSELLE...............................................25 Before Using Your Dishwasher....................................................4 Avant d’utiliser le lave-vaisselle .................................................26 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ......................
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DISHWASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
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Before Using Your Dishwasher GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The dishwasher is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding Tip Over Hazard conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be Do not use dishwasher until completely installed. plugged into an
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PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. The dishwasher you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed below. A L B M N C D E F G O H P I J Q K A. Upper level wash J. Detergent dispenser Other features your dishwasher B. Top rack K. Vent may have C. Lower spray arm L. Fold-down tines Light item clips D. Bottom rack M. Top spray arm Two position adjusters E. Fold-down tines N. POWERSCOUR™ spray jets EZ-2-LIFT™ rack adjusters (on some models)
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Control Panels GU2200 GU2300 GU2370 GU2451 GU2455 6
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GU2700, GU3200 GU3600 START-UP GUIDE Before using your dishwasher, remove all packaging materials. Read this entire Use and Care Guide. You will find important safety information and useful operating tips. Using Your New Dishwasher 1. Scrape large food soil and hard items (toothpicks or bones) 4. Push door firmly closed. The door latches automatically. Run from dishes. hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the water is hot. (See “Dishwasher Efficiency Tips.”) Turn off water. 2.
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6. Press START/RESUME. With the Adaptive Wash cycle (on some models), the pattern occurs again in the Main Wash while sensors determine the NOTE: If the door is opened during a cycle or the power is load size. interrupted, the Start/Resume indicator flashes. The cycle will not resume until the door is closed, and Start/Resume is pressed. ■ The cycle countdown pauses and the sensing light glows while the dishwasher heats the water to a set temperature. IMPORTANT (on some models): (See “Cycl
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■ Place cups and glasses in the rows between tines. Placing them over the tines can lead to breakage and water spots. Light item clips (on some models) ■ China, crystal, and other delicate items must not touch each The light item clips hold lightweight plastic items such as cups, other during dishwasher operation. Damage may occur. lids, or bowls in place during washing. ■ Load lightweight plastic items in the top rack only. Only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe” are recommended. ■ Loa
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EZ-2-Lift™ top rack (on some models) Loading Bottom Rack The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and You can raise or lower the top rack to fit tall items in either the top utensils. Many items, up to 13" (33 cm) tall, fit in the bottom rack. or bottom rack. Raise the top rack to accommodate items up to (See recommended loading patterns shown.) 9" (22 cm) in the top rack and 13" (33 cm) in the bottom rack, or NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the lo
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■ Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other large items at the ■ Load pans, casserole dishes, etc. in the back of the lower sides and back. Loading such items in front can keep the dish rack with the soiled surfaces facing the POWERSCOUR™ water spray from reaching the detergent dispenser. spray jets. Make sure items do not interfere with the water feed tube, spray arms, or POWERSCOUR™ spray jets. ■ Tip items toward the rear of the dishwasher between the back two rows of tines to maximize cove
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Loading Silverware Basket Load the silverware basket while it is in the dishwasher or take ■ The silverware basket can be hung on the door or on the the basket out for loading on a counter or table top. bottom rack (see illustration). IMPORTANT: Always load items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down. To open the ANYWARE™ PLUS silverware basket Unlock the latch. ■ The silverware basket can also be placed inside the bottom rack. NOTE: Be sure the cover is completely latched before pulling out
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DISHWASHER USE Detergent Dispenser The detergent dispenser has two sections. The smaller Pre-Wash section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close Filling the dispenser the door. The larger Main Wash section automatically empties detergent into the dishwasher during the wash. (See the “Cycle 1. If the dispenser cover is closed, open the cover by moving Selection Charts.”) the cover latch to the right. A Hard Water Hard Water Soft Water Soft Water Hard Water Hard Water B Soft Water
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1 - 2 - 3 - - 4 - - 5 - - Rinse Aid Dispenser IMPORTANT: Your dishwasher is designed to use a liquid rinse aid. The use of rinse aids greatly improves drying by allowing water to drain from the dishes after the final rinse. They also keep water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. Do not use a solid or bar-type rinse aid. 4. Clean up any spilled rinse aid with a damp cloth. Filling the dispenser 5. Place the knob back into the opening and turn to the “Lock” position. The r
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■ Use cycles or options that add extra heat to the wash or rinse Pots & Pans portion of the cycle only when needed. Use this cycle for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans, ■ Run your dishwasher with full loads. Run a rinse cycle after casseroles, and regular tableware. During the wash, the wash meals until the dishwasher is full. action will repeatedly pause for several seconds. Initial display time after rotating clock pattern: 92-99 min. ■ If your home is equipped with a water softene
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Rinse Only After the first fill of a cycle Use this rinse cycle for rinsing dishes, glasses, and silverware that will not be washed right away. 1. Press CANCEL/DRAIN. Your dishwasher starts a 2-minute Initial display time after rotating clock pattern: 3 min. drain, if needed, and clears all indicators. If your dishwasher has a dual-digit display, it shows Do not use detergent with this cycle. Pre- Main Rinse Rinse Final Dry Time Water Wash Wash Heated (min) Usage Rinse (gal/L) 10 1.8-/6.8 ●
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Soak & Scour (on some models) Hi-Temp Wash Select this option to presoak your dishes for 4 hours in your Select this option to increase the target water temperature during dishwasher instead of presoaking them in the sink. When you the wash portions of the cycle. Hi-Temp Wash raises the target select Soak & Scour, the dishwasher fills and then sprays for water temperature to 145ºF (63ºC) in the main wash. Heating the 8 minutes. It will then pause for 16 minutes while dishes soak, water helps
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2. Select a wash cycle and options or skip to Step 3 to use the Delay start cycle and options selected for the last cycle. 3. Press START/RESUME. (The door must be closed.) The delay Select this option to run your dishwasher at a later time or during countdown starts, and the cycle will begin after the selected off-peak hours. You can add items to the load anytime during the number of hours. delay countdown. After adding items, close the door firmly until it NOTES: latches. The delay coun
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Drying System Overfill Protection Float During drying, you can see steam escaping through the vent at The overfill protection float (in the front right corner of the the upper left corner of the door. This is normal as the heat dries dishwasher tub) keeps the dishwasher from overfilling. It must be your dishes. in place for the dishwasher to operate. Check under the float for objects that may keep the protector from moving up or down. IMPORTANT: The vapor is hot. Do not touch the vent durin
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DISHWASHER CARE Cleaning Drain Air Gap Check the drain air gap anytime your dishwasher isn’t draining Cleaning the exterior well. Some state or local plumbing codes require the addition of a In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a drain air gap between a built-in dishwasher and the home drain mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your system. If a drain is clogged, the drain air gap protects your dishwasher looking nice and clean. If your d
